Great stoppers
Excellent stopping power over shimano originals. Better modulation and good feel at leavers.
Rear squeals on initial bite, but it could be the rims!
23 August 2016

Fantastic. Fitted these after the factory fitted one's on my bike wore down and these new one's are superb. Such quick breaking and really easy to fit. Only down side was they were out of stock when i wanted them but had a email from Wiggle as soon as they were back in stock. Cheers Wiggle!!
19 June 2016

very good control
am a bit of a wimp so on long decent I clamp on the break till they fade. not and issue with these using these on on new alu mavic rims.
bought one a few years ago different colour seams to be a thing can not find pairs that match
oh and the jusry is still out on wear if i get a year and a half i will be happy
05 June 2016

Excellent product
Customer reviews capture well the benefits of this product. I needed to brake very hard recently and found these Swisstop blocks proved very effective. They also work better than my previous blocks in the wet.
04 May 2016

Confident Braking
Excellent stopping power and modulation from these brakes and they last a lot longer than other brands I have tried....buying these may seem expensive but you are probably saving money in the long term.
20 April 2016

This is a good quality brake block
I've found this set of brake blocks to be very reliable in the wet as well as the dry and I feel more confdent now when riding downhill that I'm able to stop if needed.
16 April 2016

Brakes that work!!
Bought these to replace the stock brake blocks on my Giant Defy after a few nervous moments on a wet ride. You notice the difference with these blocks immediately, and I have greater confidence in stopping power which increases safety when out riding.
You can't put a price on that!!!!
08 April 2016

Tiagra replacements
I had replaced the Tiagra pads on my TREK a couple of times but always found the braking a bit hit and miss.
A set of these is a few pounds more but the braking is transformed, I now have 100% confidence in the brakes and the fact that they will pull up when needed.
Worth the cost.
31 March 2016

The bomb
Swissstop are by far head and shoulders better at stopping in wet weather conditions than shimano pads.
These are not like the cheap generic pads from others but a significant step up in performance.
Why go cheap on breaks, its only going to end in tears. Recommended
08 March 2016

outstanding stopping power
having been impressed with the Black Prince on my carbon tubs, I went with these for my alloys. The stopping power is phenomenal (I broke them in on a wet ride).
03 March 2016

Quality upgrade
Upgraded from tiagra brake blocks. What a difference. Daily commute involves 1800 ft of climbing a lot of which is 10%+ and what goes up must come down. Massively increased confidence on descents and in traffic.
08 January 2016

Good wet stoppers
Start working quickly when wet no nasty grinding noises so effective now worry about locking wheels and skidding
05 January 2016

Great brake blocks, although the nuts rust quickly
First, the overwhelming positive. Well made blocks, and excellent pads that definitely improve braking performance.
The downside is that the nuts that attach the blocks to the brakes rust so quickly. They'll need a dab of grease if you don't want them looking second hand after a single ride in the rain.
28 December 2015

Small issue but fixed quickly with great service
Great product works well. Small problem was dealt with quickly with no fuss, Wiggles service is great!
11 October 2015

Improved the braking on my Giant Defy
The brake shoes my giant came with were leaving a lot of dust and not stopping me well. these are a vast improvement.
30 July 2015

Buy These NOW
Bought these to replace a set of Dura Ace pads that came with my new brakes. Recently completed a 100 mile club ride in the pouring rain and even though the brakes and pads were only one month old, the Dura Ace pads lost 75% of their life. I could hear them and feel them wearing away and when I stopped I could see the black slimy paste that used to be the original pads. They still offered excellent stopping power but horrendous wear rate.
I've always used Swisstop and quickly bought a set for the front and rear which arrived the next day. Fitted and set up I went out and can only say that after 400 miles of rides, including French Col decents, these pads are way, way better than the stock Dura Ace items, wet or dry. No black, slimy paste and they are showing virtually no wear for 4 times the distance used. If you need the best modulated stopping power wet or dry, buy these. I cannot rate these more highly for their performance, price and ability.
21 July 2015

Well impressed
These have lasted really well and haven't chewed my rims up. They modulate well and after over 4,000 miles as the front brake on a fixed wheel they're finally getting towards the end of the grooved part.
Would buy again.
11 July 2015

Great stopping power
Bought these after reading the reviews on them, find them much better than the shimano ones.
30 June 2015

Good braking and low wear
Easy to install and set up. Braking is progressive (proportional to force on levers without any sudden changes in braking). Performance in wet is good compared to other brake blocks I've tried. No adverse wear on alloy rims noted.
27 May 2015

Stops in all weathers
These blocks are a replacment for Shimano and they are 100% more effective particularly in wet conditions .
21 May 2015

Much improved over standard pads
Brakes on my Specialized Secteur (non-cartridge type) I found were pretty poor, especially in the wet so I bit the bullet and went for these.
I was surprised buy the difference, I would say around 2-4 times better depending on the conditions so I've had to adjust my braking force accordingly not to lock the wheels up.
Initially they squealed like a banshee but once adjusted the toe-in to around 1.5mm they were fine, to be fair, it does say this on the packaging.
Also they looked heavier seeing as they were the cartridge type but just by holding them I could tell they were lighter too.
All up, very satisfied with them.
22 February 2015

Pricey but worth the money
Bought these to replace the standard Shimano blocks that came with my bike as I was finding it a little hairy stopping downhill in the wet. The feel you get through the brake lever is great and the progressive nature of how the stopping power is applied is great. Definitely worth the money
16 February 2015

A quality product that exceeds expectation
Braking performance, build quality and esthetics unrivaled, however having said this introduce brake blocks to water then the squeak badly which can prove to be annoying
10 February 2015

Easy to fit and good in the wet
Fit easily onto my Felt Z5/Z85. Had the bike out today in very wet weather and I was impressed with the ability to stop the wheels in these poor conditions. I would buy again.
01 January 2015

Good in wet
My previous brake blocks were hopeless in the rain. After an accident and several near misses I decided to go for the Swissstop. I did not notice any difference for the first 200 miles. It was only after I had cleaned and de-greased the rims that I got the full benefit.
29 December 2014

good upgrade
Changed out the pads that game with my sora brakes for these and they have improved the performance, better feel and less effort required on lever to get full brake power...
25 August 2014